HHS0014970v2 Coca Cola Products Rusk

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract for the provision of Coca Cola products and delivery to the Rusk State Hospital. The contract term is for one year, from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with the possibility of renewal. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required Coca Cola products, including various sizes and SKUs of regular Coke, Vanilla Coke, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer, Sprite Zero, Diet Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper, and Coke Zero. Bidders must submit their response by July 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time. The evaluation criteria includes the bidder's ability to meet the requirements and specifications, delivery performance, and pricing.

The contract opportunity includes set-asides for certain types of businesses, such as Texas-based businesses and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The historical monetary value for the same or similar goods was $40,000 for the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, but HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor. The contract will be funded by state appropriations, and respondents must comply with various state requirements related to cybersecurity training, use of the E-Verify system, and restrictions on the use of public funds for certain medical procedures.